Bemelmans Bar
Upper East Side hotel bar inside The Carlyle with Ludwig Bemelmans murals, piano and late jazz sets. A useful nightcap after the Met or when you want a classic New York hotel-bar ritual rather than a downtown cocktail room. Cover charges apply for music from early evening; confirm hours, attire and table versus bar seating on the Rosewood Carlyle page, and budget for Upper East Side timing. Confirm current hours and access before travel.
- Address
- The Carlyle, 35 East 76th Street, New York, NY 10021, United States
- Official website
- Visit site ↗
- Country
- United States
While you're there
The Carlyle on East 76th sits above Madison Avenue shopping and a short walk from Asia Society Museum. Go for murals and live piano rather than a rushed pre-theatre stop; smart dress helps at the door. Pair with a Park Avenue museum morning, not a downtown dinner the same night.
Pro Tip: Ask for a mural-side booth when you put your name down; the bar rail fills with walk-ups first, and conversation dies once the piano and standing crowd take the middle of the room.
- Best for
- Murals, piano, and an Upper East Side night without downtown logistics.
- Pair with
- A daytime visit to Asia Society Museum.
- Season / timing
- Holiday December and Fashion Week evenings fill the Carlyle faster than ordinary Tuesdays.